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Y846 VAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

75,267 mi
Last recorded75,267 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY846 VAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 75,267 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 75,187 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central brake pipe corroded in every clip on underside

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

Front sub frame arms corroded

Nearside wing mirror slightly insecure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner sills has slight corrosion

air intake pipe split

coolant level below minimum

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount completely rusted through. must be replaced ()

Pass 25 Nov 2017 71,019 miles

Air pipe from air filter to throttle has hole in

Battery slightly insecure

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Both rear meatal brake pipes heavily corroded recommend changing ASAP

EML on dash

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Front brake pads getting low offside front

Offside rear tyre 3mm perished on sidewalls 155/65/13

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 71,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70/13 (4.1.D.1b)

Air pipe from air filter to throttle has hole in

Battery slightly insecure

Both front dip beam patterns weak

Both rear meatal brake pipes heavily corroded recommend changing ASAP

EML on dash

Front and rear sub frames slightly corroded

Front brake pads getting low offside front

Offside rear tyre 3mm perished on sidewalls 155/65/13

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,360 miles

Battery loose but still secure

Eml light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak

Subframe corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery loose but still secure

Both rear tyres perished

Eml light on dash

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Subframe corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 64,023 miles

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front lower arm compliance bushes worn and has slight movement

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2015 64,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

o/s and n/s front lower arm compliance bushes worn and has slight movement

o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion on underside

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 66,484 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

general corrosion on underside

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2013 57,250 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 50,610 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,690 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,690 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 31,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 31,928 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery leaking

Fail 17 Oct 2009 27,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2008 22,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 22,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,106 miles

air bag warning lamp illuminated

Pass 12 Jun 2006 15,978 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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Y846 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 47,393 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y846 VAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y846 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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